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dismay vs get down

get down vs dismay

dismay is a noun but get down is not a noun.

dismay and get down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dismay Yes No Yes No
get down No No Yes No
As verbs, dismay and get down are synonyms defined as:
  • dismay and get down: lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Other synonyms of dismay include cast down, deject, demoralise, demoralize, depress, dispirit.
dismay (noun) get down (noun)
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
dismay (verb) get down (verb)
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
move something or somebody to a lower position
alight from (a horse)
lower (one's body) as by kneeling
Difference between dismay and get down

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